7-31-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X
After spending the past few years donning the black and gold, pitcher Bailey Falter was traded today to the Kansas City Royals for LHP Evan Sisk and 1B Callan Moss.
Initially acquired from the Phillies in 2023 in exchange for Rodolfo Castro, the southpaw Falter struggled at times during his time with the Bucs but overall provided a consistent presence in the rotation as he accumulated a 2.9 bWAR posting a 17-16 record and 4.32 ERA across 296 innings of work.
This season has been his best campaign to date as Falter pitched to a 3.73 ERA over 22 starts with 70 strikeouts and 39 walks across 113.1 innings of work.
While he never had overpowering stuff (his fastball averages 92), he relied on pinpoint control and a top-tier extension to find success.
While I was never Falter’s biggest fan, you can’t deny that he provided value for this team across his two years here.
Heading back to Pittsburgh:
Evan Sisk
Sisk is a 28-year old left-handed relief pitcher who throws a fastball/slider combo and – in a short major league run – has been successful with just one run allowed over 5.1 innings of work. He has had some spotty control as he has allowed 5 walks with a wild pitch and a balk to go along with 11 strikeouts in that stretch. If the Pirates can get the control issues reigned in a little bit, this is a low velocity lefty who can provide an impact out of the bullpen with years of control ahead.
Callan Moss
Moss was signed by the Royals as a non-drafted free agent in 2024 but, despite that, he has been solid in the minors. Between A/A+ the past 12 months, he has compiled a .281/.391/.423 slash line with 9 home runs, 23 doubles and 5 triples across 473 plate appearances. The 21-year old Moss has also shown solid plate discipline with 71 walks to 99 strikeouts over that span.
Happy trails, Lord Falter, and welcome to Pittsburgh to Moss and Sisk!
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